MAB provides advice on the implementation of the national dementia strategy Ottawa – According to the latest national data, in Canada, almost 474,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Organizations such as Alzheimer’s Society of Canada estimate that the number of Canadians affected by dementia is expected to be close to one million …
Ottawa – Canada is facing unprecedented impacts from forest fires this year, with the increased intensity of this year’s wildfire season being felt by communities across the country. The Government of Canada continues to work with provinces, territories and other partners to assist those who have been forced from their homes or have been impacted by smoke, heat and other …
London – Dark chocolate is consumed everyday but it’s also good in a sense that it can improve your mood and make you happier. It also has a lot of healthy nutrients like minerals and antioxidants that can improve one’s overall health.
Ottawa – Introduced in February 2022, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent on June 13. The Bill modernizes the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and represents the first set of comprehensive amendments to CEPA since it was enacted over 20 years ago. With this Bill, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to …
Ottawa – On World Blood Donor Day, and during National Blood Donor Week, we thank those who have selflessly helped to save lives by donating blood, plasma, and other blood products and raise awareness of the importance of blood donation. This year, to highlight the need for new donors and inspire people to help make our blood system stronger, Canadian …
TORONTO — As part of the Ontario government’s plan to train more health care professionals, the province is expanding French-language nursing education, with the launch of Collège Boréal’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at its Sudbury and Toronto campuses. The new program will give French-speaking students more opportunities to learn closer to home in their primary …
Redeveloped homes will bring 416 much-needed long-term care beds to the provincePETERBOROUGH — Construction is underway at Marianhill Nursing Home in Pembroke and Extendicare Peterborough in Peterborough. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to Marianhill and Extendicare …
Washington – A new study published in Environmental Science and Technology suggests overusing disinfectants may negatively impact health and the environment. People use cleaning products, like wipes or sprays, to keep bacteria at bay. This needs to reduced. The study said consuming too much of the active ingredient, which destroys germs, fungi, and viruses, can be harmful to one’s health …
LA – A study conducted by Centres for Disease Control and Prevention shows foodborne illnesses at restaurants were often caused by ill employees. The study was conducted from 2017 to 2019. It found that 40% of food poisoning outbreaks with established causes were at least partially related to sick workers contaminating food.
Washington – According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 200 passengers aboard the Celebrity Summit cruise liner were infected with the norovirus between May 15–May 25. Twenty-five crew members and 152 of the 2,144 passengers reported norovirus symptoms. Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu, spreads quickly and causes diarrhoea and dehydration, was the cause. It …
